i want that "sony" sound

after dumping the new Cambridge 840 cd player and sticking with the old Sony 555es changer, i'd like to keep the sound but get a single disc player with very good quality and more current. the cambridge was remarkably detailed but lacked the soundstage and dynamics of the sony. i'm told that that's the mark of a sony ....dynamic. any ideas?
btw ..............i'd like to stay in the $1200 - $1500 range.